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Botanical Frozen Concoctions for Spring

One of the most wonderful aspects of spring are the flowers - the vibrant blooms and pretty plants that peep out of the ground and welcome the warmer weather. The season is a floral wonderland, and you can capture some of that botanical beauty in your frozen concoctions.

Cocktails made with fresh herbs, floral extracts and even dried flowers are elegant and sophisticated, lending a chic atmosphere to any get-together. They're also perfect for enjoying as you relax on a sunny afternoon or wind down after a work day.

Here are some statement-making botanical frozen concoctions for spring to try:

Strawberry-Hibiscus Gin and Tonic
Dried hibiscus flowers make an unexpected and gorgeous garnish on this creative twist on a classic gin and tonic.

Ingredients:

4 ounces gin

6 ounces seltzer water

2 ounces hibiscus liqueur

2 cups frozen strawberries

2 teaspoons honey

Dried hibiscus flowers

Directions
Add ice to the ice reservoir and all remaining ingredients to the Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker® glass jar. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of dried hibiscus flowers before enjoying.

Usher in spring by incorporating herbs and other botanical elements into your frozen concoctions.

Lavender-Rose Fizz
The soothing scent of lavender, delicate rosewater and a splash of vodka combine in a pretty-as-a-picture frozen concoction that's full of sparkling refreshment in every sip.

Ingredients:

3 ounces rosewater

6 ounces seltzer water

1 ounce lavender extract

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce lemon juice

Dried lavender for garnish

Directions
Add ice to the ice reservoir and all remaining ingredients to the Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker® glass jar. Pour into glasses and garnish with sprigs of fresh lavender before enjoying.

Watermelon-Mint Frozen Concoction
It may not be summer yet, but that doesn't mean you can't embrace the sunshine with a frozen concoction crafted with fragrant minty flavors and juicy watermelon.

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh watermelon

1 ounce mint liqueur

3 ounces vodka

6 ounces lemon-flavored seltzer water

Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish

Watermelon cubes for garnish

Directions
Add ice to the ice reservoir and all remaining ingredients to the Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker® glass jar. Pour into glasses and garnish with watermelon cubes and fresh mint sprigs before enjoying.

Chamomile Frozen Lemonade
Pair chamomile tea with lemonade and a splash of bourbon for a frozen concoction that will delight and indulge the senses.

Directions
Add ice to the ice reservoir and all remaining ingredients to the Margaritaville® Frozen Concoction Maker® glass jar. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple chunks and fresh sage leaves before enjoying.

Honey-Elderflower Martini
This pretty martini recalls elegant garden parties and sunny spring afternoons. A splash of lemon juice balances the intriguing sweetness of elderflower so that all elements work in perfect harmony.